Calm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $63K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$63K
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+6.6% YoY
About Calm Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Calm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $63K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Early Connections ($15,000), Yu Ming Charter School ($10,000), Shutter and Strum ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKY MTN WOMEN'S FILM FESTIVAL COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | 3-DAY CELEBRATION OF WOMEN & FILM | $3,537 |
| YOUTH DOCUMENTARY ACADEMY COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | TRAINS YOUTH IN FILMMAKING | $5,000 |
| SUN MOUNTAIN TAIKO COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | ADVANCE THE ART OF TAIKO | $2,500 |
| YU MING CHARTER SCHOOL OAKLAND, CA | MANDARIN IMMERSION EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| EARLY CONNECTIONS COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | PRESCHOOL | $15,000 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS DENVER, CO | PUBLIC BROADCASTING | $6,000 |
| SHUTTER AND STRUM COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | PROMOTE VISUAL ARTS | $7,500 |
| FRESH FOOD CONNECT DENVER, CO | HUNGER RELIEF | $6,000 |
| ROUNDUP FELLOWSHIP COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | INSPIRE & EMPOWER PEOPLE | $2,000 |
| SENOR MANUELS COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | RECOVERY FROM FIRE DAMAGE | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL TESSAROWICZ | DIRECTOR | 0.04 | — |
| CHRISTINE TESSAROWICZ | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| ALEC TESSAROWICZ | DIRECTOR | 0.04 | — |
| LISA TESSAROWICZ | PRESIDENT/TR | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calm Foundation?
Calm Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Calm Foundation operate?
Calm Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Utah.
What size grants does Calm Foundation award?
In 2024, Calm Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $63K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Calm Foundation's EIN?
Calm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3337097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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